Education

Web-Based Master of Science Degree Program in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
A 5-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education (#H325A020014) provides financial assistance for full-time students enrolled in the Web-based Master of Science degree program in Rehabilitation Science. The two-year, 36 credit program focuses on early intervention, school-based practice and assistive technology. Anywhere they have Internet access, students can read and complete assignments online and participate in asynchronous on-line discussions with nationally recognized faculty and other students.

Statewide Training and Regional Supports (STARS)
Contracts with the SoonerStart Early Intervention Program, Oklahoma State Department of Education, and the Developmental Disabilities Services Division of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services support team and technical training for personnel and parents involved in SoonerStart, preschool programs, and developmental disabilities services. The director is Julie Smith, MS, OTR/L

Oklahoma LEND (Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) is a project of the Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD, supported by a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Core occupational therapy faculty, Laurie Mouradian, ScD, OTR/L, BCP, and core physical therapy faculty, Lynn Jeffries, PT, PhD, PCS participate in the program.

Research

Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth Early Intervention Program
This contract supports coordination of a comprehensive program evaluation of the SoonerStart Early Intervention Program called the Child Longitudinal Progress Study (CLPS). Martha Ferretti, PT, MPH coordinates the program.

Let's Go
A 3-year field-initiated research project funded by a grant from the U. S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement. The project is investigating the effects of power mobility on the development of children age 14- to 30-months with severe motor impairments. For information contact Irene McEwen, PT, PhD.

Service

Developmental Disabilities Service Division, Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS)
The Center has several contracts with the Oklahoma State Department of Human Services:

One contract supports the development, review, dissemination, coordination, and evaluation of policies and guidelines for provision of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, therapeutic equipment, and assistive technology services and devices for Oklahomans with developmental disabilities. The contract is directed by Maria Jones, PT, MS, ATP.

The second contract funds the Oklahoma Autism Network, a statewide network focused on improving services for Oklahomans with autism by providing training, information dissemination, and through collaboration with existing agencies and services. Rene Daman, PT, MS, PCS is the Director of the Oklahoma Autism Network.

Division of Childcare, Oklahoma State Department of Human Services
TIC-TOC, Training Inclusive Child care equals Terrific Opportunities for Children, is a training series for child care providers intended to increase the number of children with disabilities participating in community-based child care settings. The project is coordinated by Lynn Jeffries, PT, PhD, PCS.

Oklahoma State Department of Education
The Center has several contracts with the Oklahoma State Department of Education:

One contract supports assistive technology consultation, training, information dissemination, and technical assistance for school personnel throughout the state of Oklahoma. The program director is Maria Jones, PT, MS, ATP.

The second contract supports consultation and technical assistance for early intervention service providers providing services to children with autism and their families throughout the state of Oklahoma, under the leadership of Beth DeGrace, PhD, OTR/L.

Oklahoma State Department of Health, SoonerStart Early Intervention Program
Faculty and clinical staff provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in accordance with Federal Law PL99-457 under the leadership of Lynn Jeffries, PT, PhD, PCS.

Public School Contracts
Contracts with several local school districts support occupational therapy and physical therapy services for children with disabilities. Sandra Arnold, PT, PhD coordinates contracts with school districts.